Latest from Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait News Agency
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
Spain evacuates citizens from Iran
20/06/2025 LOC10:27 07:27 GMT Spanish Foreign Ministry MADRID, June 20 (KUNA) -- Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Friday that more than 40 Spaniards have been evacuated from Tehran due to the regional military escalation and instability. "The first phase of the evacuation of Spaniards has concluded successfully," Albares told reporters, adding that the Spaniards, including residents and transients, in Tehran have happily crossed the border with Armenia." "There are just over 40 Spaniards, as well as some citizens of other nationalities," he said, hoping that in a few hours they would be flying to Spain, where they could be reunited with their families. (end)
Kuwait News Agency
6 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
KUNA : GCC Statistical Center: 2025 budget spending estimated at USD 542.1 bln
15/06/2025 LOC11:50 08:50 GMT GCC Statistical Center MUSCAT, June 15 (KUNA) -- The GCC Statistical Center announced that estimated government spending for GCC countries in 2025 reached USD 542.1 billion, with projected revenues of USD 487.8 billion, resulting in a USD 54.3 billion deficit. The center noted that GCC government revenues remain heavily dependent on global oil prices, as oil income makes up the bulk of financial resources, noting that GCC countries adopt conservative oil price estimates when drafting budgets to manage volatility. Revenues are expected to remain relatively stable, provided oil prices stay at moderate to high levels, and most GCC countries have forecast increased spending for 2025 compared to 2024, viewing higher expenditure as a key driver of economic growth. The budgets focus on completing infrastructure projects and stimulating growth in various sectors to advance strategic development plans, adding that to finance deficits, GCC countries plan to draw from reserves and use domestic and foreign borrowing. Based in Oman, the GCC Statistical Center serves as the official body for data and statistics related to GCC countries, supporting national statistical centers and planning authorities across the region. (end)
Kuwait News Agency
13-06-2025
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
Russian Ambassador praises Kuwait's foreign policy
A+ A- الشؤون السياسية 12/06/2025 LOC23:33 20:33 GMT KUWAIT, June 12 (KUNA) -- Russian Ambassador to Kuwait Vladimir Zheltov praises as "solid and historic the relations between his country and the State of Kuwait, saying the relations are based on mutual understanding and mutual respect, and common interests." The wise leadership of Kuwait maintain a balanced approach to dealing with various regional and international issues, he said in a speech to a ceremony hosted by his embassy on Thursday. Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Sadiq Marafi and a number of senior diplomats and dignitaries attended the ceremony marking Russia's national day. Zheltov said that "Kuwait was the first GCC country to have diplomatic relations with Russia in 1963" reviewing historical milestones that began at the beginning of the twentieth century "when Russian ships visited the State of Kuwait during the reign of Sheikh Mubarak." He also said, "Russia's national day, which has only been in existence for 35 years, links the present to a rich past that spans more than a thousand years." On the sidelines of the ceremony Sadiq Marafi briefed the press saying that the relations between Russia and Kuwait have spanned since 1963, and that he is looking forward for more cooperation in the future. Regarding investment opportunities, Ambassador Marafi said, "A joint committee will convene on the sidelines of the energy summit to discuss investment opportunities," noting the "noble growth in tourism between the two countries in the recent years." موجز الاخبار الطقس العملات مواعيد الإقلاع والوصول اصدارات كونا
Kuwait News Agency
30-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait News Agency
Non-resident Ambassador Al-Adgham delivers credentials to the Dominican President
A+ A- Politics 30/05/2025 LOC10:17 07:17 GMT KUWAIT, May 30 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait Ambassador to Cuba, the non-resident envoy to the Dominican, Adel Al-Adgham, has delivered his credentials as the Extraordinary, Plenipotentiary Ambassador to the Dominican President Luis Abinader. The State of Kuwait Embassy in Cuba said in a statement, copy of which was delivered to KUNA on Friday, that the credentials' delivery ceremonoy was held at the Republican Palace in the capital Santo Domingo -- attended by Foreign Minster Roberto Alvarez. The statement added that Ambassador Al-Adgham conveyed to President Abinader greetings and best wishes from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, addressed to him as well as to friendly people of the Dominican, affirming his keenness on boosting the bilateral relations between the two countries. It indicated that the two sides discussed means of enhancing the bilateral relations in all realms, namely the economic and commercial sectors, and mutual support at the international quarters. (end)
Kuwait News Agency
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
كونا : Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department
24/05/2025 LOC15:39 12:39 GMT Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department ABU DHABI, May 24 (KUNA) -- A Kuwaiti military delegation chaired by Major General Ahmad Al-Shanfa, head of the Kuwaiti National Military Service Department, visited on Saturday headquarters of the UAE National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA). Kuwait Army Chairmanship of Staff said in a statement that the Kuwaiti delegation met the UAE Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Ahmad bin Tahnoun al-Nahyan. The delegation examined during the visit NSRA's programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing readiness of the UAE cadres in various military sectors. The Kuwaiti officers were apprised of the mechanisms for habilitating the recruited as part of the national service and latest methods for training and upgrading the military cadres' skills. The visitors had also went to NSRA centers to examine the various tasks that constitute some of the basics of the UAE defense system. The statement indicated that the visit aimed at bolstering the bilateral relations and military cooperation, also noting in this respect the necessity to exchange expertise and enhance the joint defense cooperation between the two states' armed forces. (end) Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department
